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SM09 GZY

2009 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,383 mi
Last recorded92,383 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 GZY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,383 miles

Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned both front (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded covered in underseal

Fail 26 Nov 2024 92,383 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Track rod end slightly misaligned both front (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Rear rear subframe corroded covered in underseal

Pass 10 Feb 2023 83,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wishbone Bush Perished

Fail 9 Feb 2023 83,751 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wishbone Bush Perished

Pass 9 Feb 2022 81,712 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 81,712 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 61,518 miles

Nearside Rear tyre on 2mm

bonded suspension bushes @ front lower arms starting to debond / split advise

both hand brake cables outer case split advise

brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,875 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 54,875 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high dip (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2016 45,824 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 35,683 miles

Small coolant leak from radiator

Fail 29 May 2015 35,683 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil level on minimum

Small coolant leak from radiator. Coolant topped up prior to test.

Fail 29 May 2014 29,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 29,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2013 22,523 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,280 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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SM09 GZY is a 2009 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM09 GZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM09 GZY registered?

SM09 GZY is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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